Shakira was the big winner at the first ever MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, held last night in Miami.

The Colombian won 5 awards including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year.

Juanes received the award for Best Male Artist of the Year, while Chilean band La Ley won Best Group and Best Rock Artist.

Canadian Avril Lavigne beat Nelly Furtado in the Best New Artist – International category, while American Pink won Best Pop Artist – International.

The show featured a performance by The Rolling Stones.

Winners:
Artist of the Year: Shakira
Video of the Year: Shakira
Best Artist -North: Shakira
Best New Artist – North: Sin Bandera
Best Artist – Southeast Diego Torres
Best New Artist – Southeast: Bandana
Best Artist – Southwest: Libido
Best New Artist – Southwest: DJ Mendez
Best New Artist – International: Avril Lavigne
Best Rock Artist – International: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Pop Artist – International: Pink
Best Alternative Artist of the Year: Manu Chao
Best Rock Artist of the Year: La Ley
Best Pop Artist of the Year: Shakira
Best Female Artist of the Year: Shakira
Best Male Artist of the Year: Juanes
Best Group or Duo of the Year: La Ley
Lifetime Achievement Award: Soda Stereo






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